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Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Extreme | By Kris Koonar @ Monday, 28th May 2007 @ 8:55 PM

A type of footwear specially designed and used for climbing rocks and cliffs are known as climbing shoes. These are also known as kletterschuh. The requirement while climbing a rock face is to increase the grip of the foot, as it acts as an anchor while climbing. Regular sneakers and trainers are not designed for this specific purpose. So, a first timer might use some basic hiking shoes, but if interested in rock climbing and planning to climb quite frequently, it would be advisable to invest in... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Extreme | By Kris Koonar @ Monday, 28th May 2007 @ 8:51 PM

Have you ever thought of a new way to workout, if not, then here is one good suggestion: Try to build a rock-climbing wall and train yourself! Most of the climbers use their home rock-climbing walls to improve their physical strength. Your home walls can help you keep fit and you can climb as many times as you require, as a part of your workout. Here are the four steps to help you build a rock-climbing wall: First step It is very important to plan properly and carefully. Fi... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Extreme | By Riley Hendersen @ Wednesday, 23rd May 2007 @ 3:18 AM

The fast-paced, action-packed sport of paintball has a loyal and growing following. From weekend warriors to actual soldiers in training, the game is enjoyed by all types of players. The style of play for any particular game will likely be influenced by the paintball fields available in any given area. There are many possibilities for how individual paintball fields might be set up. The actual design will impact the game scenarios run on the field and the pace of the games themselves. Som... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Extreme | By Riley Hendersen @ Wednesday, 16th May 2007 @ 12:30 AM

One of the terms you may run into early on while getting involved in the adrenaline pumping sport of paintball is "paintball marker." So what is a paintball marker? To put it really simply, it's the paintball guns. Many players refer to them as "markers" because the paint balls the guns shoots "marks" the target. A paintball marker might also be called a paintball gun or just a paint gun. After the safety mask, which is always the most important piece of equipme... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Extreme | By Riley Hendersen @ Thursday, 10th May 2007 @ 12:34 AM

Paintball is an exciting sport that has a large legion of fans and devoted players. One thing that every paintball player needs to know, from the beginner to the semi-pro, is the essential paintball gear that every player needs to have before any game. When talking about paintball gear, the first thing that should come to mind is eye protection. Eye protection is the most important piece of equipment you could possibly invest in. Safety is always the primary concern, and eye protection... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Extreme | By Pat Carpenter @ Wednesday, 9th May 2007 @ 5:51 PM

Parkour. You may have seen it performed in the latest James Bond movie, "Casino Royale," and in the futuristic French movie, "District B-13." Young, athletic men moving from rooftop to rooftop, room-to-room, sidewalk to balcony, using a variety of fantastic leaps, bounds and landings. According to the online encyclopedia, Wikipedia, "Parkour or art du d'placement (English: art of displacement) is a physical art of French origin, the aim of which is to move from po... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Extreme | By Pat Carpenter @ Wednesday, 9th May 2007 @ 10:54 AM

Imagine soaring down a road in Dallas, Houston or elsewhere in Texas at 70+ mph while lying on your back, just inches from the asphalt. That's the sport of street luge, an extreme gravity-powered activity that involves riding a street luge board, or sled, down a paved road or prepared course. Street luge is also known as land luge or road luge and, like skateboarding, street luge takes balance and lightening quick reactions. The only difference between street luge and the winter Oly... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Extreme | By Riley Hendersen @ Friday, 4th May 2007 @ 12:25 AM

Paintball has become a hugely popular sport, and so it only makes sense that with the dramatic increase in participants and increased demand for equipment, that there would be an increase in paintball supply to cater to this growing market. Paintball supply is a general term that is equivalent to "paintball store" or sponsor. A paintball supply is a store, either physical or online, where one can get any type of supplies needed. Many paintball supply places will often times have... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Extreme | By Pat Carpenter @ Thursday, 3rd May 2007 @ 6:39 PM

While it's thought of more as a daredevil event than a sport, buildering -- also known as urban climbing, structuring, or stegophily -- is the act of climbing on the outside of buildings and other artificial structures. The word "buildering" combines the word "building" with the climbing term "bouldering". It's not a sport for everyone. In fact, buildering has a small cult following. The most famous practioner of this ultra-extreme sport is Alain Robert, ... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Extreme | By Riley Hendersen @ Monday, 30th April 2007 @ 12:40 AM

Paintball is a highly active and addictive sport that many individuals are becoming more and more involved with. Unlike many other sports where being tall as an oak or strong as an ox gives you a huge advantage, in paintball the playing field is much more evenly spread. While the most common courses are outside, there are also inside paintball courses, as well. In a game of paintball, there are almost always two teams that are evenly divided. Each player gets a paint gun and then the two tea... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Extreme | By Riley Hendersen @ Friday, 20th April 2007 @ 11:21 AM

So you've joined a few paintball games and now the adrenaline rush is in your blood. You want to be more than just a casual gamer, and so that brings up the question of what you should buy for equipment. The first obvious piece is the paintball gun. But how can you know which gun is right for you? Purchasing the right paintball gun is a big step, and can be a pretty steep financial price depending on how expensive or advanced a weapon you want to buy. One of the things you shou... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Extreme | By Kris Koonar @ Tuesday, 10th April 2007 @ 11:53 AM

Rock climbing is a thrilling sport and one that is growing in popularity. Today, people of all ages are taking up this sport for fun, but physically, this sport is very demanding. The many aspects of rock climbing appeal to those pursuing this sport because it can be done indoors as well as outdoors. Though this sport is safe, but every rock climber has a story to tell about a fall, particularly if he has been climbing outdoors. However, most rock climbing injuries occur to the hands, elb... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Extreme | By Kris Koonar @ Tuesday, 10th April 2007 @ 11:52 AM

Rock climbing is an exceptional sport because when you are hanging off the face of a cliff, there really is not any other way to define it. Once you get the hang of it, then it is a fantastic experience. If nothing else, there is usually a great view! Late 19th century marks the initiation of rock climbing. The earliest home for the rock climbers was Colorado and the place became famous for climbing at the turn of the 20th century. During the initial stages, rock climbing was cons... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Extreme | By Kris Koonar @ Tuesday, 10th April 2007 @ 11:50 AM

Rock climbing usually indicates climbing steep rock formations. A climber may or may not choose to use gear and safety equipment used in rock climbing. However, certain crucial gear and equipment is essential and generally used. Rock climbing requires great amount of physical strength, mental control and endurance, along with the knowledge of climbing techniques. Rock climbing is, in general, a dangerous activity and accidents can lead to serious injuries or even fatalities. Originally an... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Extreme | By Kris Koonar @ Tuesday, 10th April 2007 @ 11:50 AM

Thinking of enrolling for a rock-climbing event this vacation? Well if you are new to rock climbing, you need to access a lot of information on rock climbing, including the equipment required, the place to go for rock climbing and first aid manuals. You will also find yourself learning a new lingo! That is right a new lingo, which is used by the rock climbing community. Most of the amateur rock climbers ignore this very important aspect and think that they will learn as they take the tra... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Extreme | By Kris Koonar @ Monday, 9th April 2007 @ 2:06 PM

Rock climbing is one of the most exhilarating outdoor sports one can opt for. You can rock climb on a real rocky mountain or on an artificial rock wall, indoors. Rock climbing requires great skill, patience and above all the strength to climb rocks. Strength assists in improving the climbing ability, although it is no substitute for technique. While climbing, one has to remember that before you start pushing and pumping your muscles for the strenuous rock climbing activity make sure that ... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Extreme | By Kris Koonar @ Monday, 9th April 2007 @ 2:04 PM

Broadly speaking, rock climbing is an act of ascending rock formations that are steep. Normally, gear and safety equipment especially designed for the climbers use this purpose. Mental control, strength and endurance are very essential in rock climbing, to cope with dangerous and tough physical challenges. It is also vital to have the required knowledge of climbing techniques and know the method of using essential equipment and gear. Although rock climbing is done outdoors, many cities are becom... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Extreme | By Kris Koonar @ Monday, 9th April 2007 @ 2:04 PM

Most of those who love sports fancy rock-climbing. It proves to be one of the best ways to workout and helps to improve both, physical and mental strength. Rock climbing has come a long way and is now not only restricted to the professional climbers. However, the professional climbers do get due respect due to their achievements and skills gained in rock-climbing. You need to prepare yourself for rock climbing. As you need to be aware of the equipment required for climbing, you also need... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Extreme | By Kris Koonar @ Monday, 9th April 2007 @ 1:29 PM

A type of footwear specially designed and used for climbing rocks and cliffs are known as climbing shoes. These are also known as kletterschuh. The requirement while climbing a rock face is to increase the grip of the foot, as it acts as an anchor while climbing. Regular sneakers and trainers are not designed for this specific purpose. So, a first timer might use some basic hiking shoes, but if interested in rock climbing and planning to climb quite frequently, it would be advisable to invest in... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Extreme | By Kris Koonar @ Monday, 9th April 2007 @ 1:29 PM

Rock climbing is an act that requires a lot of mental control and endurance for coping with dangerous and tough physical challenges. It might sound a bit scary to climb rocks, but this sport has advanced a lot and has become fun and safe for everyone. It is a true test of endurance and strength. According to many people, rock climbing is personally very gratifying and exhilarating. There are several beautiful places for this and finding the right rock for climbing is half the fun. You can take o... more...